#260, Paul Alexander COBBOLD
| Born | 25 Sep 1862 in Dedham, Essex |
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| Died | 01 Dec 1922 in Timiskaming, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Able administrator in the newly emerging township of Haileybury, Ontario |
| Father | Rowland Townshend COBBOLD (1820 - 15 Sep 1895) |
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| Mother | Sarah Frances WESTHORP (29 Jul 1817 - 08 Jun 1891) |
Paul Alexander went out to Canada at C C Farr's request. He was of great assistance to CCF in administering the newly formed towhnship of Haileybury. As the town expanded more land had to be cleared. The method of clearance of choice was fire. One such fire got out of control in 1916 and destroyed much of the town. In 1922 the wind changed unexpectedly and even larger destruction took place. Paul Alexander was severely burned and taken to hospital in New Liskeard where he died three days later.
He had been christened on 6th November 1962 in Dedham, Essex and was buried in Haileybury.
Timeline
Born
Death of Mother, Sarah Frances WESTHORP
Death of Father, Rowland Townshend COBBOLD
Married Clara Delphina PROBYN in Nipissing, Ontario
Died 1922